Olympus SH-50 vs Panasonic SZ1

Below is a complete review of the Olympus SH-50 vs Panasonic SZ1, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Olympus and Panasonic. The image resolution of the SH-50 (16MP) and the SZ1 (16MP) is very well matched and both cameras provide the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The SH-50 was released 13 months later than the SZ1 making them a generation apart from one another. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going into a in-depth comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the SH-50 matches up vs the SZ1 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus SH-50 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ1. The complete galleries are available at Olympus SH-50 Gallery and Panasonic SZ1 Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to lug around your camera often, you should think about its weight and volume. The Olympus SH-50 has outside measurements of 112mm x 63mm x 42mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.7") having a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs) while the Panasonic SZ1 has sizing of 99mm x 59mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 131 grams (0.29 lbs).

See the Olympus SH-50 vs Panasonic SZ1 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are employing at that moment. Following is a front view measurement comparison of the SH-50 and the SZ1.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SH-50 and SZ1 is 88 and 95 respectively.

Sometimes, its tough to imagine the gap between sensor measurements simply by reading through specifications. The visual below will provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the SH-50 and SZ1.

To sum up, both of those cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the identical resolution so you should expect similar quality of photographs though you should always factor the production date of the products into consideration. The more recent SH-50 should have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.